KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Safety & Security: Locking buildings, checking fences and gates etc, and responding to emergencies like power failures or broken windows.
Cleanliness: Regular cleaning of the school building and grounds to ensure a healthy environment for staff and pupils.
Repairs: Undertaking or arranging for repairs to various facilities, including plumbing (sinks, drains), electrical systems, and building structures like gutters and windows.
Groundskeeping: Managing the school grounds, which can include mowing, planting, tree management, and keeping water features like ponds clean and safe.
Compliance: Ensuring the school meets statutory obligations for safety and health, such as asbestos monitoring, electrical testing, and fire safety.
Equipment Maintenance: Servicing and maintaining practical lesson equipment, gardening tools, and mini-buses where applicable.

4. EXPERIENCE

· Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
· Vacuuming
· Dusting
· Mopping
· Scrubbing
· Buffing
· Disposing of waste
· Replenishing consumables
fixing minor repairs
setting up tables

· Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and maintaining high and consistent standards
· Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels to the office staff
· Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team
· Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
· Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise
· Ability to demonstrate commitment to Equal Opportunities
· Being physically capable
· Sound judgement
· Efficiency and discretion
· Honesty and integrity
· Motivation and flexibility
· Respect and professionalism
· Time management and multitasking
· Understanding and following safety rules
· Understanding and carrying out set tasks
· Understanding of health and safety regulations